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Madonna to Open 2026 VMAs — Her First Time Performing on the Show in 23 Years

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16 September
Latest16 Sept, 23:16
Madonna Set to Open MTV Video Music Awards for the First Time in Over 20 Years
The pop icon, the most nominated performer of the night, last performed at the show 23 years ago.
The Hollywood Reporter•Nicole Fell
Follow-up16 Sept, 22:02
Madonna Is Opening the VMAs for the First Time in 23 Years
The Queen of Pop is the most-nominated artist of the night
Pitchfork•Kiana Mickles
Follow-up16 Sept, 19:47
Madonna to Perform at VMAs for First Time in 23 Years
Superstar, who earned the most nominations across 11 categories at this year's event, will open the show
Rolling Stone•Larisha Paul
Follow-up16 Sept, 19:45
Madonna to Open MTV Video Music Awards With First Show Performance in 23 Years
Madonna is set to open the MTV Video Music Awards with her first live performance at the show in 23 years. The pop star last graced the VMA stage as a performer with her iconic 2003 appearance with Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera.
Variety•Steven J. Horowitz
Follow-up16 Sept, 19:45
Madonna To Open 2026 VMAs, Her First Live Performance At Show In 23 Years
Madonna, who heads into the VMAS with a leading 11 nominations, will open the 2026 awards shindig, her first live performance at the show in 23 years.
Deadline•Denise Petski
First seen16 Sept, 19:45
Madonna to Open 2026 VMAs — Her First Time Performing on the Show in 23 Years
It will be the icon’s record-breaking fifth time opening the show that made her a star.
Billboard•Paul Grein